This three-part documentary presented by Ken Burns, and based on the best-selling book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, covers the first documented appearances of cancer thousands of years ago, through the epic battles today to control, cure, and conquer the disease.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has launched DiscoverCareBelieve.org, a new platform to illustrate what sets Dana-Farber apart — in research discovery... in expert, compassionate care... and in our strong belief in progress for people with cancer everywhere.

Dana-Farber is one of 379 employers and employer organizations that signed on to an amicus curiae brief filed by Morgan Lewis in the United States Supreme Court in support of a single uniform law for same sex marriage.

Websites that market personalized cancer care services often overemphasize their purported benefits and downplay their limitations, and many sites offer genetic tests whose value for guiding cancer treatment has not been shown to be clinically useful, according to a new study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Dr. Sidney Farber – as featured in the PBS film “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies” – was described as an unsung hero of cancer research for his efforts in discovering the use of chemotherapy as a form of treatment for pediatric cancer patients.

Dr. Sidney Farber – as featured in the PBS film “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies” – was described as an unsung hero of cancer research for his efforts in discovering the use of chemotherapy as a form of treatment for pediatric cancer patients.

A new study led by Dr. Stacy Gray and Dr. Katherine Janeway showed online marketing for products related to personalized cancer medicine often failed to explain the limits of the genetic tests.

Tai Chi for Optimal Health

March 31, 2015

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Smith Room, 330, Stoneman Patient Services Suite

An internal Chinese martial art practiced for both defense training and health benefits. Learn sitting and standing techniques as well as slow moving meditation. Open to patients and family members. Please register at 617-632-3322.
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Sunset Qigong

March 31, 2015

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Smith Room 330, Stoneman Patient Services Suite

Fine tune your mind/body skills and create balance among them. Open to patients and family members. Please register at 617-632-3322.
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Young Women with Breast Cancer Telephone Support Group

April 01, 2015

Dial-in info provided upon request

A telephone support group offered through the Program for Young Women with Breast Cancer. For patients 43 years and younger.